We work hand in hand with our manufacturers
SHARE VALUES
We carefully selected five manufacturers from over 20 production sites visited according to strict criteria. Our choice is based on shared values about quality, sustainable production, social commitment, compliance with fair trade standards and mutual sympathy. It is particularly important to us to cultivate authentic and meaningful relationships on both a business and a human level.
PRESERVE CRAFT
Nepal is a country with a rich tradition in handicrafts. The art of weaving, knitting, embroidery and painting are an integral part of Nepal's cultural identity. By working with small to medium-sized manufacturers, we honor these unique forms of craftsmanship and contribute to their preservation.
KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS
At mutu we are constantly developing to promote and connect good products, people, ideas and talents. Our intensive research trip in 2023 enabled us to establish a network with Nepalese producers. The next stage is about deepening our knowledge and personal relationships with raw material suppliers. The transparency and support of our current network will support us in this.
The Kumbeschwar Technical School (KTS)
knits your mutu hat
Founded in 1983, the KTS supports socially and economically disadvantaged people through education and vocational training. There is a particular focus on women and disadvantaged groups. The KTS offers training programs that teach marketable skills in crafts and produces knitwear, rugs and furniture through its manufacturing facilities, creating fair-paying job opportunities. The school, certified as a fair trade organization by the WTFO since 2013, finances its social activities, such as a primary school for children in Patan, through these production facilities and makes a significant contribution to poverty alleviation and community development in Nepal. What particularly excited us was the in-house kindergarten for the offspring of employees and the concept of 'homeknitting', in which women can knit the products at home in their own time. The third generation family organization with Satyendra Khagdi as marketing director also helps us to bring your mutus from various manufacturers to Germany. धन्यवाद - Thanks a lot for your great work!
The fashion label and NGO incorporate traditional Mithila art into their products, supporting marginalized women and bridging modern design and traditional art. Danfe Works provides on-the-job training and employment opportunities for women in Janakpur.
The traditional ChangTang weaving mill represents Nepal's high-quality textile tradition while embodying a sustainable vision for the future. They make luxurious textiles using ethically sourced yak wool from Tibet. They strive to promote sustainable and socially responsible yak wool production with nomadic yak farmers in Nepal.
Sana Hastakala, which means "small crafts" in Nepali, is a fair trade organization in Nepal dedicated to promoting and selling Nepali crafts. By revitalizing traditional craft techniques, Sana Hastakala strives to increase the incomes of neglected artisans.
Gandaki Handicrafts is a family business in the historic city of Bhaktapur with its own organic cotton cultivation in the picturesque region around Gurka. The silk dolls, carefully sourced from the same region, are lovingly hand-spun here, with each thread telling the story of Gandaki's deep connection to traditional craftsmanship.
